Young. Wild. Hungry.
The Premise
We Are What We Are (Spanish: Somos lo que hay) is a 2010 Mexican horror film directed by Jorge Michel Grau. A stand-alone sequel to Cronos (1993), the film is about a family who, after the death of the father, try to continue on with a disturbing, ritualistic tradition. The film stars Paulina Gaitán and Daniel Giménez Cacho, the latter of whom reprises his role from Cronos.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Cannibal, Drama, We Are What We Are taps into fundamental fears. The 6.5/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of family relationships, murder continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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